William Ruiz is a playwright, poet, and actor from the Bronx. Born and raised on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, William (a.k.a. Ninja) is a core member of Universes (poetic theatre ensemble). Theater Credits Include Ti-Jean Blues Waiting for Gordo Slanguage Ameriville Party People UniSon Awards/Affiliations 2008 Jazz at Lincoln Center Rhythm Road Tour; Bard College, BA ’98. Publications: UNIVERSES-THE BIG BANG (2017 release- TCG Books); References External links Official site People from the Bronx Living people Year of birth missing (living people)